Geography

Places in News: Italy

Context: On June 14, 2024, the Indian Prime Minister attended the G7 summit in Italy’s Apulia region and held bilateral...

Places in News: Hungary

Context: The European Court of Justice ordered Hungary to pay a fine of 200 million euros and a further 1...

Rotation of Earth’s Inner Core Has Slowed

Context: Research published in Nature from the University of Southern California reveals that Earth’s inner core is backtracking.   More...

Cold Lava

Context: Cold lava’ rivers flow in the Philippines after Mount Canlaon eruption.   More on News:  Cold lava gushing out...

Tropical Forests Adjust Strategies

Context: Tropical forests, storing a third of global carbon in their wood and soils, face an uncertain future as a...

Aurora

Context: Microsoft Research AI for Science has developed Aurora, a cutting-edge system that can predict global weather and air pollution...

Findings on Earthquake

Context: New findings challenge traditional beliefs about the cause of earthquakes. More on News: Researchers at Brown University adding a...

Places in News: Netherlands

context: Netherlands also known as Holland, is a charming country located in northwestern Europe. The region is famous for its...

Grades of Coal.

Context: A  report by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP),has alleged that a private group imported low-grade coal...

Indian Reservoirs Continue to Experience Declining Storage Levels

Context: According to Central Water Commission (CWC) data, the water level in the country’s 150 main reservoirs has dropped to...

Places in News: Alaska

Alaska      Location: situated in the far northwest of North America, Bordered by Canada to the east, the Arctic...

Alaska’s Rivers Are Turning Orange

Context: Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color from clear blue to rusty orange,  due to toxic metals released...

Heating North Pole

Context: The North Pole is warming faster than the global average. Climate models consistently underestimate its rapid warming which indicates...

Sanglaphu Lake

Context: Sanglaphu Lake in Sikkim’s Mangan district, previously inaccessible to tourists, is now open for visitors.    About Sanglaphu Lake:...

Places in News

Context : Severe weather events occur on different sides of the globe in Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam.   More on...

High-Energy Swell Waves

Why in News:   INCOIS issued alerts for high-energy waves along coastal states.   More in news:     Leading to...

Places in News: Tanzania

Context : Cyclone ‘Hidaya’, a severe storm, is heading towards the Tanzanian coast from the Indian Ocean.   About Tanzania: ...

Places in News – Shaksgam Valley

Context : China illegally carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam valley.   More on News :  Chinese-built road has...

Gendered Impact of Climate Change

Context: The effects of climate change, specifically heatwaves and water scarcity, exert disproportionate effects on women in India.    Gendered...

PLACES IN NEWS: KENYA

Context: Blockages in tunnels channeling water to Tongi River led to ruptures in Nakuru Dam (Kenya) causing heavy rains and...

Places in News: Panama Canal

Context : Climate change led to drought in Panama. The Panama Canal  is an artificial 82-kilometre waterway in Panama.  runs...

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